How to effectively reduce belly fat
Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is a common problem that affects many people.
Not only is it unsightly, but it can also lead...
Weight loss surgery may cut cancer risk in obesity by more than 50%
A new study has shown that bariatric surgery, a weight-loss procedure, can significantly reduce the risk of obesity-associated cancer.
Researchers found that just 4% of...
How watching others eat junk food can cut our appetite and help us lose...
One evening, at home. You’re sat comfortably on the sofa, watching your favourite TV show. An ad comes up, showing a scrumptious burger in...
Longer midday nap linked to higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome
Taking a nap or siesta is a common practice in many countries, but researchers are still trying to understand its impact on health.
A new...
Sweet oranges may play a big role in preventing diabetes, obesity
Scientists at Western University have discovered that a molecule present in sweet oranges and tangerines, called nobiletin, may help reduce obesity, and prevent diabetes,...
Weight loss can put type 2 diabetes into remission for five years
Researchers from Newcastle University and the University of Glasgow have found that almost a quarter (23%) of people who were in remission from type...
A vegan diet high in legume could help you lose weight
In a study from the Physicians Committee, scientists have found that following a vegan diet that is high in legumes could be an effective...
Obesity may boost oral cancer development
Cancer is a common and devastating disease, and a group of scientists from the University of Michigan were determined to find out more about...
‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water linked to weight gain
A new study has found that certain chemicals in drinking water can lead to obesity in humans.
The research confirms a direct link between increased...
Menu calorie counts may help lower cancer risk in obese people
A new study suggests that specifying the number of calories for each item on restaurant menus could help prevent cancer cases linked with obesity...